The Typist

A Jazz-Infused Affair: The Typist Premieres at Hudson Guild Theatre

HOLLYWOOD, CA – The spirit of 1960s Bohemia arrives on Theatre Row this winter as the jazz-infused drama The Typist opens at the Hudson Guild Theatre. Running from Friday, January 30, through Monday, March 9, 2026, the production offers a sultry, high-stakes look at creative obsession and mid-century romance.

Set in the summer of 1961, the play transports audiences to a bourbon-soaked basement apartment in Greenwich Village. The story follows a novelist racing against a publishing deadline who hires a typist to bring his manuscript to life. What begins as a strictly professional rhythm of dictation and coffee quickly evolves into a combustible relationship, fueled by the smoky atmosphere of the era’s jazz underground.

A Midnight Beat Production

Capturing the “Beat Generation” aesthetic, The Typist uses its 90-minute runtime to explore the tension between the creator and the muse. The production is a centerpiece of the Hudson Theatre’s upcoming season, joining a diverse lineup of new American works in the heart of Hollywood’s historic theatre district.